This article is intended to give students who are new to an online learning
environment a brief introduction to ideas and skills involved in becoming
successful as an online learner.

Online learning may be referred to by several different titles, including:

• Distance education
• Distributed education
• Online education
• Online learning
• E-Learning
• Web-based education

However you or your instructors choose to refer to it, this environment offers
unique challenges and unique opportunities. For example, as seen referenced
at this Great Resource site, titled: DMOZ Turns 10.

As you read through this, you see a title referenced on the blog with a few links like:

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http://www.student-edu.com

http://www.college-student-loan-site.com

The point being that new Ideas be sparked into the young minds of students.

These ideas are not ”magic bullets” that can transform you into a
model student overnight. Rather, they help to point out common situations
faced by online learners. Some may help you formulate your own strategies
and practices. Others may not be relevant to your situation. Some will
introduce you to the unique environment of online learning through Indiana
University.

Our hope is that this guide will make you more aware of the
experience you are about to have, and provide some guidance on how you can
best adjust to it.